Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 2:10PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 210 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts
along a line extending from Donaldsonville to South Vacherie.
Movement was northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. If a funnel cloud briefly touches down,
minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gonzales, Donaldsonville, St. Gabriel, Gramercy, Lutcher, White
Castle, Sorrento, South Vacherie, Geismar, Convent, North Vacherie,
Wallace, Carville, Belle Rose, Chackbay, Garyville, and Edgard.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 176 and
187.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Iberville; Assumption; St. James; St. John The Baptist; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Upper Lafourche
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: